Are you suffering from painful, swollen, or infected toenails?
Bucks Foot Clinic specialises in effective, gentle, and lasting ingrown toenail treatments. Whether you’re seeking immediate relief or considering ingrown toenail surgery, our podiatry experts are here to help you walk without pain and regain comfort.
What is an Ingrown Toenail?
An ingrown toenail occurs when the corner or side of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection. Ingrown toenails commonly affect the big toe, though they can develop on any toe. Pain typically intensifies on the side of the nail, making even simple activities like walking or wearing shoes uncomfortable.
It’s crucial to see a podiatrist if your symptoms worsen, become infected, or home treatments fail to provide relief. Prompt professional treatment prevents complications like infections and more serious foot conditions.
Our expert podiatrists provide effective and efficient fungal nail treatments, significantly reducing healing time compared to home remedies, which can take months or even years to show results.
For persistent, severe, or recurring ingrown toenails, surgical intervention may be the best solution. The procedure, known as partial nail avulsion with phenolisation, involves removing the affected part of the nail and applying phenol to prevent regrowth. This procedure is minimally invasive, highly effective, and performed under local anaesthetic for your comfort.
Our patients experience immediate relief, allowing them to walk comfortably without the nagging pain they previously endured. Ingrown toenail surgery at Bucks Foot Clinic has proven life-changing for many, significantly enhancing their quality of life and daily activities.
The procedure is relatively painless due to local anaesthesia, and most patients experience immediate relief after treatment.
Typically, full healing takes 2–4 weeks, but pain relief is almost immediate.
Recurrence is rare following proper surgical treatment and aftercare.
Ignoring an ingrown toenail can lead to infection, abscess, or even serious complications.
Many insurers cover ingrown toenail treatments. Please consult your provider.
Home treatments may relieve mild cases temporarily, but professional treatment addresses the root cause and prevents recurrence.
Correct nail cutting, wearing comfortable shoes, and maintaining good foot hygiene are key preventive measures.
Don’t suffer from ingrown toenails any longer. Contact Bucks Foot Clinic now for quick relief and expert care.
